Burlington, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Burlington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Skagit County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are volcanic activity, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Burlington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Burlington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Burlington itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Skagit County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Burlington along with the rest of the county, not a Burlington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 11.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 4.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 50.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.5 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 99 | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Skagit County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Burlington, WA at risk of?
Burlington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Skagit County, where Burlington is located, are volcanic activity, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Burlington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Volcanic Activity is the highest-rated hazard for Skagit County, where Burlington is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Burlington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Burlington carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Skagit County.
Has Burlington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Burlington since 2016.